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Matrix with Double Intaglio Design

Matrix with Double Intaglio Design

Greek

Both sides of an irregularly shaped silver-gray coin with relief decoration on each side. 

Imitation of Silver Tetradrachm of Philip II of Macedonia, Uncertain Celtic Mint, Pannonia

Unidentified Celtic Tribe

Both sides of an irregularly shaped silver-gray coin with relief decoration on each side.

Tetradrachm of Philip II of Macedonia, Pella, r. 359-336 BCE

Philip II of Macedonia

Sleeve Band: Personification

Sleeve Band: Personification

Byzantine

Belt Segment (Three Pieces)

Belt Segment (Three Pieces)

Urartian

Shiva Riding Nandi in a Procession with Other Hindu Gods and Goddesses (painting, recto; painting, verso), illustration from a Ramayana series

Shiva Riding Nandi in a Procession with Other Hindu Gods and Goddesses (painting, recto; painting, verso), illustration from a Ramayana series

Indian

Both sides of an irregularly shaped silver-gray coin with relief decoration on each side. 

Tetradrachm of Philip II of Macedonia, Pella, r. 359-336 BCE

Philip II of Macedonia

Both sides of an irregularly shaped silver-gray coin with relief decoration on each side. 

Tetradrachm of Philip II of Macedonia, Pella, r. 359-336 BCE

Philip II of Macedonia

Square with Figures and Spotted Animals

Square with Figures and Spotted Animals

Coptic

An earthenware figurine of a man riding a horse. The man wears a tall, detailed hat and a pointed, wrapped jacket. The horse is facing the left of the viewer and its hooves are all on a small plinthe.

Equestrian Male, from the tomb sculpture set: Two Equestrian Figures, One Male with a Tall, Elaborately Embellished Hat, One Female with Hair in a Topknot, Both with Pointed Boots, and Hands Positioned to Hold the Reins of their Standing, Saddled Horses

Chinese

Saint Christopher, wearing a red and green cloak and a halo, carries a child on his back

Saint Christopher

Master of Saint Ildefonso

Figures march single file and play musical instruments

Calyx Krater (mixing bowl for wine and water): Return of Hephaistos to Olympos

Attributed to The Kleophrades Painter

Thai Rubbing from the West Wall of the Temple of Wat Po, Bangkok; At Dasakantha's Orders, Vaiyavik and Novayik Ride to Maiyarab, King of Patal

Thai Rubbing from the West Wall of the Temple of Wat Po, Bangkok; At Dasakantha's Orders, Vaiyavik and Novayik Ride to Maiyarab, King of Patal

Thai

Intaglio: Serpent-Headed god

Intaglio: Serpent-Headed god

Roman

A portrait of a standing man.

Portrait of Count Rodolphe Apponyi, 1780 - 1867

Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

An engraving depicts numerous animals dressed as and acting as humans. In the center of the image, several animals climb a ladder over a wall in front of a smoking building.

Animal Comedians

Unidentified Artist

Black-figure Kylix: Figure Running to Right

Black-figure Kylix: Figure Running to Right

Greek

Fair-skinned young woman (Venus) rides in a floral covered chariot with a cherub and two doves near the front. 

Venus and Cupid in a Chariot, founded 1710

Manufactured by Meissen Porcelain Manufactory

Four Chinese male figures in robes stand in golden clouds, moving towards the right, one riding a dragon.

Seven Chinese Immortals (right screen), 1752 - 1811

Goshun 呉春 (Matsumura Gekkei 松村月渓)

Didrachm of Kamarina, signed by Euainetos

Didrachm of Kamarina, signed by Euainetos

Greek

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